Many who believe that Tantra is mainly about sex found justification for their belief in the publication of a book called Kiss of the Yogini: "Tantric Sex" in its South Asian Contexts. This short post, drawn from my PhD dissertation, seeks to show how deeply problematic that book is, and offers a three-point definition of what distinguishes Tantra from other forms of Asian spirituality.

How can wanting to grow and become a better person be a problem on the spiritual path? This post discusses the disguised self-hatred implicit in the self-improvement project, and provides you with food for thought that could be a game-changer for you.

Perhaps the most insidious of all the 'near enemies', this post explains why 'You create your own reality' can be such a damaging concept ~ and shares the liberating truth that lies beneath it, according to nondual Tantrik philosophy.

Is there such a thing as negative energy? If so, what is it and how to we deal with it? If not, why does it seem like there is? ~ This post contains crucial Tantrik teachings on the nitty-gritty of the spiritual life.

Many who believe that Tantra is mainly about sex found justification for their belief in the publication of a book called Kiss of the Yogini: "Tantric Sex" in its South Asian Contexts. This short post, drawn from my PhD dissertation, seeks to show how deeply problematic that book is, and offers a three-point definition of what distinguishes Tantra from other forms of Asian spirituality.

How can wanting to grow and become a better person be a problem on the spiritual path? This post discusses the disguised self-hatred implicit in the self-improvement project, and provides you with food for thought that could be a game-changer for you.

Perhaps the most insidious of all the 'near enemies', this post explains why 'You create your own reality' can be such a damaging concept ~ and shares the liberating truth that lies beneath it, according to nondual Tantrik philosophy.

Is there such a thing as negative energy? If so, what is it and how to we deal with it? If not, why does it seem like there is? ~ This post contains crucial Tantrik teachings on the nitty-gritty of the spiritual life.